Is the material of the bottom thick? or a footprint is recommended?
5440
I would recommend the foot print. The floor material is thick, but it is always best to have the extra layer of protection.
5441
A footprint would be better. We actually used the foam squares floor mats. They sell them here on amazon. About $15 for 24sq ft. We love the tent and have used quite a few times. 2 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 school age children. Easy set up and take down.
1260202
The bottom appears the same thickness as the sides. I just measured the side wall with my caliper at it is just under 4mm thick. In my opinion this is pretty good quality.
2200013
Yes, the bottom is smooth. However, the weight of the bed would make it impossible to move.
871747
Yes, you could put rubber or felt on the bottom if you are concerned about scratching the floor. Check with your local home improvement center.
851740
I would say yes shouldn't be a problem. The bottom is foam, but keep in mind its huge! It's a lot bigger then I expected it to be.
1807426
Not a stiff, cardboard bottom. Bag technically hangs from frame but material is thick and sturdy. I use mine for grocery and other shopping and I have one on my bed for books and other bedside table stuff. Have not had any 'tippage' problem. Recommend for the price and cute styles.
1304851
not really, unless you plan on putting some material like felt on the bottom. Even that would be somewhat difficult as the sides terminate in a thin hard plastic edge. Also, it's only about 10" x 14" x (maybe) 5" deep.
736926
This tent does not require a footprint. I have been putting it on a standard tarp to make it last longer and to provide a ground cover in the vestibule, but it is not necessary.
105261
There is very thick padding. I would say that the padding is quite sufficient. It's very sturdy. It was a real pain to put together but great machine for the money.
1300926
Yes, there is padding on the bottom. It doesn't scratch my wood or tile floor. Makes it a lot more stable, too. It's great
1306095
I always prefer the footprint that is I fended specifically for the tent that it goes with. I bought the slumber jack footprint for this tent and it fits great. As far as the weight, it doesn't add much to the weight to carry a footprint, and they all probably weigh about the same. This is a car camping tent, so it's expected to be heavy.Some people just use a tarp too
1409367
I am not currently looking at one, however there are no ridges so it is 'flat' in that regard. But, if my memory serves the bottom is very slightly convex so it is not 'flat' as in a perfect plane with the surface it would rest on. So, explained another way the bottom is very slightly domed up, but with no ridges.
2192561
Yes but it isn't a solid bottom just material. I wouldn't put anything heavy on it.
306133
I would be, the only concern is that the bottom mat is only about a 1/2 inch thick. Not much of a cushion.
1293237
In my unprofessional but geeky opinion, it seems fairly thick, thick enough to survive a move. You could always retain the box it comes in for subsequent transport.
321019
Hi Rich, strictly speaking, no- the tent has its own self-contained floor. But a footprint is always a good idea to prolong to lifetime of your tent. You should also consider the environment where you will be using it- a soft forest floor is one thing, but the hard scrabble of a mountain environment is another. I use a homemade footprint that I cut from inexpensive plastic sheeting, and then used a grommet kit to match the grommets of the tent.
1253280
It is a smooth bottom. I would feel comfortable with it on leather. The middle is a different piece than the sides. So the sides hang down a little farther that the middle/bottom piece. There for I would be cautious of the weight that is set on it but I don't think any hard would be done.